Watch Discussion: Industry Perspective
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Watch Discussion: Industry Perspective

By Clueless_Collector · Apr 12, 2022 · 46 replies
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Clueless_Collector's original post sparks a fascinating comparative discussion, placing the Omega CK 859 alongside horological giants like A. Lange & Söhne, Chopard, and Patek Philippe. This article delves into the community's nuanced perspectives on how the Omega reference holds its own against these iconic dress watches, exploring aspects from dial aesthetics to movement technology and overall collector appeal.

This CK 859 is really making some waves here on WPS.

Calatrava, Sector Dial, Small seconds…can’t ask for more. 

How do you think it’s doing, next to a few iconic watches, 1815 HG, Chopard LUC 25th anniversary and our beloved 5196P?




Beautiful dome crystal


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lights-in-time
Apr 12, 2022

I wonder if Chopard changed to thicker prints on the LUC even compared with my older model

DI
diracpoint
Apr 12, 2022

That Omega is really nice, esp. with the domed crystal. Awesome offering at that price point. The devil, as always, in the details, such as under a loupe or when you look at the case back. But, on the dial side all are great! I wonder how the Omega compares with SBGW 231!

CL
Clueless_Collector
Apr 12, 2022

Movement is commercial 8926 which is METAS but of course not expecting much hand polishing etc.

CL
Clueless_Collector
Apr 12, 2022

With the modern manual wind movement, it is quite acceptable and yes, totally a value proposition piece.

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patrick_y
Apr 12, 2022

Beauty is always all in the eye of the beholder! I'll count on you to tell me which one is your favorite. For me, I really like that 5196P. And that 1815 Lange in 40mm is my favorite Lange. I've got simpler tastes, I only wanted the white gold version.

JL
jlux
Apr 12, 2022

Dial and case, it is certainly on par (if not better) than the others. Of course the movement finish is more elaborate on the others but technically the movement in the Omega is far more advanced. Altogether an awesome group of which (I have to confess) the Chopard is my favorite.

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